Batman Returns [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]

Overview

In this first sequel to 1989's Batman, the Caped Crusader (Michael Keaton) is up against the Penguin (Danny DeVito), the hideously deformed scion of a wealthy Gotham City family. The Penguin plots with evil businessman Max Schreck (Christopher Walken) to become mayor and then turn Gotham into a cathedral of crime. Upon overhearing these plans, Schreck's mousy secretary Selena Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer) is tossed from a high-rise window by her boss. Rescued by a covey of kittens, Selena transforms into the leather-clad Catwoman. In this guise, she teams with the Penguin and Schreck to divvy up their ill-gotten gains and help discredit Batman-but she also has her own scores to settle. Paul "Pee-Wee Herman" Reubens, Vincent Schiavelli and Jan Hooks play significant bits, while Pat Hingle and Michael Gough make returns as, respectively, Commissioner Gordon and Alfred the Butler.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/07/2013
UPC:	0883929331789
Original Release:	1992
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Warner Home Video
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:06:00
Sales rank:	14,511

Special Features

Commentary by Tim Burton; The Bat, The Cat and The Penguin - Making-Of Featurette; Shadows of The Bat: The Cinematic Saga Of The Dark Knight Part 4 - Dark Side of The Knight; ; Beyond Batman Documentary Gallery - Gotham City Revisited: The Production Design of Batman Returns ; Sleek, Sexy and Sinister: The Costumes of Batman Returns; Making Up the Penguin; Assembling the Arctic Army; Bats, Mattes and Dark Nights: The Visual Effects of Batman; Inside the Elfman Studio: The Music of Batman Returns; ; Siouxsie and The Banshees "Face To Face" Music Video; The Heroes and The Villains Profile Galleries; Theatrical Trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Michael Keaton	Batman
Danny DeVito	The Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer	Catwoman
Christopher Walken	Max Shreck,Actor
Michael Gough	Alfred Pennyworth
Cristi Conaway	Ice Princess
Andrew Bryniarski	Charles 'Chip' Shreck
Pat Hingle	Commissioner James Gordon
Paul Reubens	Penguin's Father
Steve Witting	Josh
Jan Hooks	Jen
Rick Zumwalt	Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina	Poodle Lady
Gregory Scott Cummins	Acrobat Thug One
Erika Andersch	Knifethrower Dame
Travis McKenna	Fat Clown
Doug Jones	Thin Clown
Branscombe Richmond	1st Terrifying Clown
Vincent Schiavelli	Organ Grinder
Diane Salinger	Penguin's Mother
Stuart Lancaster	Penguin's Doctor
Cal Hoffman	Happy Man
Joan Jurige	Happy Woman
Rosie O'Connor	Adorable Little Girl
Sean M. Whalen	Paperboy,Paperboy
Erik Onate	Aggressive Reporter
Steven Brill	Gothamite 1
Neal Lerner	Gothamite 2
Ashley Tillman	Gothamite 3
Elizabeth Sanders	Gothamite 4
Henri Kingi	Mugger,Mugger
Joan Giammarco	Female Victim
Lisa Coles	Volunteer Bimbo
Frank DiElsi	Security 1
Biff Yeager	Security 2
Robert Gossett	TV Anchorman
Adam Drescher	Crowd Member
Robert N. Bell	Emperor Penguin
Niki Botelho	Emperor Penguin
Susan Rossitto	Emperor Penguin
Margarita Fernandez	Emperor Penguin
Denise Killpack	Emperor Penguin
Felix Silla	Emperor Penguin
Debbie Lee Carrington	Emperor Penguin
Anna Katerina	Actor
Lisa Guerrero	Actor
Marlon Wayans	Actor
John Strong	Sword Swallower
Joey De Pinto	1st Shreck Security Guard
Pee-Wee Herman	Actor
Michael Murphy	Actor
Danny Elfman	Composer

Technical Credits

Daniel Waters

Bob Kane

Sam Hamm

Wesley Strick

Tim Burton	Director,Producer
Peter Guber	Executive Producer,Producer
Michael Uslan	Executive Producer,Producer,Producer,Executive Producer
Benjamin Melniker	Executive Producer,Producer
Jon Peters	Executive Producer,Producer
Daniel Waters	Screenwriter
John Bruno	Special Effects
Michael Fink	Special Effects
Craig Barr	Special Effects
Dennis Skotak	Special Effects
Denise Di Novi	Producer
Bob Kane	Screenwriter
Sam Hamm	Screenwriter
Larry Franco	Producer,Producer
Tim Angulo	Special Effects
Vanessa Theme Ament	Sound Effects
Richard L. Anderson	Sound Effects
Mary Andrews	Sound Effects
Michael J. Benavente	Sound Effects
Mike Chock	Sound Effects
Ian Bryce	Producer
Billy Weber	Director
Optic Nerve	Special Effects
Marion Dougherty	Casting
Debby Porter	Stunts
Wesley Strick	Screenwriter
Warren Hamilton	Sound Editor
Steve Maslow	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

While the Caped Crusader (Michael Keaton) is again relegated to a supporting role in his own film, fans of nasty, dark-edged Batman comics of recent years should enjoy this kinky, at times horrific updating of the character. Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show this time as the mentally broken Catwoman, who has her life ruined and gets tossed out a window early in the film, only to team up with the deformed Penguin (Danny DeVito) in a bid to take over Gotham City. Tim Burton's sequel is more personal than the first film, as the director indulges in his penchant for oddball characters and societal misfits, engendering both sympathy and revulsion in portraying his villains. Many parents and traditionalists found the result little more than a mean-spirited freakshow, but those in tune with Burton's off-kilter sensibilities will find that it actually has a great deal of heart. Whatever the case, Batman Returns is a very entertaining film and looks great.